Devolution and the death of the district

By John Smith | 19 April 2016

John Smith analyses local government’s response to devolution and asks whether districts have a p...

Kakistocracy or democracy!

By John Smith | 03 December 2015

Empowerment of local councils needs to be addressed to reinforce democratic legitimacy, writes Jo...

Feeling blue about the thin blue line

By John Smith | 14 November 2012

Unless there is a fundamental reform of policing in this country, police and crime commissioners ...